Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 53 – Returned Gifts (1)

The secretaries appeared to be running after the crown prince—they tried to keep up with him. Eventually, the carriage turned to an extravagant-looking neighborhood on the road, still, Blain couldnt help but seethe in anger, releasing endless profanities under his breath.

As he kept spouting curses into the shelter of his carriage, he finally reached the queens estate.

“Stay here. I will go further alone.” He spat at the secretaries, who flinched and backed away to let him enter the palace alone.

It was to be noted that the queens quarters were undoubtedly the grandest in the entire palace.

With her quick wit and good eye for learning things, Cerdina had all but chosen the most expensive and most precious of artworks in existence, and placed it all in her quarters. Her room was even adorned, from top to bottom, precious gems and gold.

But even the grandiose of the place couldnt hide the despair and bleakness it reeked of.

Blain glanced in distaste at every statue he passed by, before pushing the auditorium doors haphazardly across the hallway, uncaring of the scene he was causing.

“The Crowne Prince!”

Count Weddleton exclaimed, shooting up from his seat in surprise as Blain slammed the doors open. Unfortunately, Cerdina remained unfazed, who greeted the prince rather calmly with a gentle smile.

“Do come in.” she invited him in.

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There was an expensive fox fur draped across her legs, stopping right by her knees. Her hands gently swept over the soft furs, even as she continued to address the prince rather casually.

“I was thinking of making a muffler out of this beautiful fox you gifted me with.” she informed him lightheartedly. She even seemed perfectly delighted, even praising the gray fur, commenting how perfect it was for a shawl!

In a harsh, yet soft voice, Blain corrected her.

“But that wasnt my catch, was it?” he spat at her, and she only giggled, covering her lips with her knuckles as she smiled at him.